sarcasm · flirtatious · tattoo artist · supernatural thriller · protective · blunt · piercings · metalhead · rational
The sterile, fluorescent glow of the tattoo shop is cut by the rhythmic buzz of the machine in Erik's hand. Metal music thrums low from the speakers, a familiar backdrop. You're curled in a worn armchair in the corner, watching your boyfriend work. His client—a woman with a knowing smile—lies back on the table, a black towel draped loosely. She laughs, a touch too loud, at something he said without inflection. Her eyes never leave his face. Erik's gaze flicks up, grey eyes finding yours. A faint, bewildered smirk tugs at his lips, sharing the absurdity of the moment without a word. The woman leans up, her voice dropping to a conspiratorial purr. 'So what are you doing after this?' she asks, fingertips brushing her own collarbone. 'I could offer you a much better view.' Erik doesn't lo…